BIM

Britton Electric is at the forefront of the electrical contracting industry and has extensive experience and knowledge in maximizing the benefits of new technologies such as BIM.

Leveraging the power of BIM and with our strong construction site as well as our engineering expertise, we have developed an implementation process that allows for the smooth transitions from design and virtual coordination, to pre-fabrication at our In-plant shop, through to the installation phase.

Using the latest technologies such as the cloud computing, tablets and smart phones, the team at Britton Electric ensures enhanced communication, collaboration and understanding between the field staff and office staff.

Through this communication, the concept can be adapted quickly and responsively to the changing conditions on the construction site, in real-time.

The integration of BIM into our electrical installation process delivers many benefits to our customers including lower costs, faster turn-arounds and increased precision.

DESIGN

While on a renovation project, we use laser scanners to capture precisely the existing site conditions. This allows us to verify the accuracy of our design. These important first steps facilitate the virtual coordination phase.

While on a renovation project, we use laser scanners to capture precisely the existing site conditions. This allows us to verify the accuracy of our design. These important first steps facilitate the virtual coordination phase.

Photos of existing site conditions

Photos converted to 3D interactive 'point cloud'. This is
used to navigate through and measure the actual site conditions

Britton Account:
On one of our projects we were able to identify discrepancies between the ‘as-built’ structural plans and the actual on-site conditions. These differences would have been impossible to detect using conventional methods. We were then able to modify our design accordingly, avoiding errors, omissions and additional costs.

Using Revit software, we can increase the level of detail of the plans from the design phase to the installation phase. Revit also facilitates the virtual coordination phase.

Using cloud computing, information, plans, specifications, photos and more, are shared in real time. Throughout the BIM process, this information is communicated both equally between our office and the construction site, as on the site itself between our foremen and electricians.

Using cloud computing, information, plans, specifications, photos and more, are shared in real time. Throughout the BIM process, this information is communicated both equally between our office and the construction site, as on the site itself between our foremen and electricians.

Example of a 3D interactive model, shared via A360 Team. Accessible through a web browser on all platforms including tablets and smart phones. A360 Team also allows for PDF and other file sharing. Supports the communication of the project team

Then, using the high level of detail provided by Revit, we use the Navisworks software to coordinate the anticipated site conditions along with the other trades, a procedure that continues throughout the BIM process.

This allows us to identify and resolve conflicts before arriving on-site, thereby enabling the pre-fabrication phase. This also increases our productivity and in turn reduces the cost to our clients.

Example of a conflict detected using Navisworks

Britton Account:
During one of our projects (Place Bell), we were able to accurately plan the placement of our anchors. In this way, we were able to install anchor points before the area was occupied by the other trades. This improved the safety of our workers and increased our productivity.

Using Revit and the BIM process, we are able to automate the creation of our shop drawings, which improves our turn-around time. Also, if there are design changes, revisions to the drawings can be done quickly and correctly. This ensures that the shop drawings used for pre-fabrication and installation consistently and accurately reflect the latest design.

Using Revit and the BIM process, we are able to automate the creation of our shop drawings, which improves our turn-around time. Also, if there are design changes, revisions to the drawings can be done quickly and correctly. This ensures that the shop drawings used for pre-fabrication and installation consistently and accurately reflect the latest design.

With these drawings and leveraging the expertise of the Britton In-Plant shop, we are able to custom-build any part designed from Revit. These parts are then shipped directly to our work sites.

This enables us to control the process from design to installation, ensuring the highest quality, quicker production and lower costs for our clients.

Using Britton Electric internally developed software, we are able to automate our export process from Revit to the tablets and the smartphones used on the work sites by our foremen. This ensures that the latest designs are always are always followed, leading to improved accuracy and quicker completion of the work.

Using Britton Electric internally developed software; we are able to automate our export process from Revit to the tablets and the smartphones used on the work sites by our foremen. This ensures that the latest designs are always are always followed, leading to improved accuracy and quicker completion of the work.

Britton Account:
On one of our large ‘fast-track’ projects we were able to automatically compile the design changes daily. These changes were then automatically sent, using the cloud computing’, to our foremen’s smartphones and tablets. The foremen were then able to review these changes, consult and comment on possible design issues, all using their tablets or smartphones. This greatly improved our communication between our design team and those on the work site and enhanced the ‘fast-track’ process.

export process to tablets, smart phones and printers via the cloud computing to ensure that everyone is working from the latest design

internal processes to create detailed plans and instructions

creation of shop drawings for custom-built parts

Britton custom software shortens delays and ensures greater accuracy

Improved procurement procedures for precise and complete ordering

Validation of accurate site conditions

Britton In-plant shop for pre-fabrication and custom-built parts

Britton Account:
On one of our projects we were able to handle the modification of over 65,000 elements, following a complex set of rules and conditions in a matter of days instead of weeks.

Our experienced in-house BIM team created custom software that enables us to automate a number of our internal processes, shortening delays and ensuring greater accuracy.

BIM

Need BIM or Technical Design Expertise?

The Britton BIM team are available on an outsource basis. Benefit from our experience and take advantage of all the efficiencies, improved productivity and cost-effectiveness that BIM will bring to your next project.

Call Claude Labbée, Director, BIM; Director, Design Department or click here to fill out a form for more information.

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